Family members hurtus. Friends betray us. Fellow Christians deceive us. But Jesus provides a paththrough the pain--the Lord's Prayer.

In The Wall AroundYour Heart, Mary DeMuth shows you that you can reach wholeness and healing in the aftermath of painfulrelationships by following the road map of the Lord's Prayer. You'll walkthrough story after story of hurt people who are led through biblical truth intoamazing, life-sustaining, joyful growth.

Life is hard. Peoplecan be mean and petty and awful. But they can also be amazing and beautiful andsacrificial. God is good. He is faithful. You can trust him with yourrelationships. "He'll send people to call out what is hard in your heart," Maryshares. "And that's a gift to you."

Allow God to access the wall around your heart. Dare to say,"Tear down the bricks, Lord, whatever it takes." Pray first. Ask forbravery--for yourself and for others. Risk engaging despite your hurt. Seek theshelter of Jesus.